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Metropolitan Airport News
Produced by a team of aviation professionals and enthusiasts, our mission is to inform and update the more than 68,000 employees who work on the metropolitan New York airport properties, as well as the many others that provide goods and services in the surrounding communities.
On September 28, Mr. Akeem Rasheen Lewis, a Jamaican citizen, arrived on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica, and during the examination, CBP officers removed three bottles of Bailey’s liquor from a duty-free bag after discovering that the bottles appeared to be tampered with. Mr. Lewis was escorted to a private search room where CBP officers discovered white powder wrapped in clear plastic bags within the bottles. A total of three packages containing nine pounds of cocaine was discovered with an estimated street value of $115,000. “This seizure demonstrates the dynamic border environment in which CBP officers operate at JFK Airport.”…
The Cradle of Aviation, in Garden City, NY, held a special preview night on October 2, 2018 as a part of it’s “Countdown to Apollo at 50” event. The Cradle’s newest exhibit “Space. A Journey to Our Future”, in collaboration with NASA, takes a look at the history of the space program and features a totally immersive experience that takes one “from the dawn of man’s earliest visions of space exploration to the achievements of the past, the unfolding discoveries of today, and the frontiers of the universe that lie ahead.” The exhibits included some never before seen artifacts from…
The JFK Rotary Club held their monthly dinner meeting on October 2nd at the Crowne Plaza JFK. While it was there regular monthly meeting, it was a special one to be at. Some of the JFK Rotary Club members were just finishing up a 10-day visit with fellow Rotarians from Sweden as part of the International Travel and Hosting Fellowship. The program enriches the lives of Rotarians and their love of travel by connecting them with a host family, fellow Rotary members, at their travel destination. We have several JFK Rotary members who have hosted at their homes in New…
On October 2nd Bruce Abbate, treasurer of the JFK Chamber of Commerce, met with the board of the International Facility Managers Association Airport Council at their annual meeting in Charlotte NC. Mr. Abbate was an invited guest to present to airports from around the country and internationally how the JFK Chamber of Commerce operates and benefits all of the members of the airport community, including the relationships with the Port Authority, the airlines and vendors. Mr. Abbate discussed with the Airport Council members in attendance the esteemed JFK Chamber of Commerce founding and history. The Airport Council was particularly interested…
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an expanded minimum wage policy for JFK International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports that will bring the wages of thousands of airport workers to $19/hour by 2023. The announcement was made on September 27th in a conference call. The new policy will benefit the traveling public by reducing staff turnover and providing an experienced, well-trained, motivated workforce that can better assist in responding to an emergency, identifying security issues, operating equipment safely, and providing experienced customer service. The policy adopted by the Board will increase and ultimately align the wages of…
On September 27, 2018, the Air France Board of Directors accepted Franck Terner’s resignation from his position of Air France CEO. Following Air France-KLM Board of Directors favorable vote, Benjamin Smith was appointed as Air France CEO for a transitional period ending no later than December 31, 2018. Anne-Marie Couderc, Chairman of the Air France-KLM and Air France Boards of Directors, stated: “I applaud the work carried out by Franck Terner, an accomplished air transport professional, over his 36 year-career with the Group. Benjamin Smith’s priority will be to define Air France’s short and medium-term strategic vision, find a solution…
Norwegian has reached an important milestone in its continued growth at Dublin Airport by flying more than 250,000 transatlantic passengers to and from the New York and Boston areas since launch. The airline’s affordable flights to smaller airports near two major US east coast cities has generated strong demand among Irish and American consumers who can take advantage of great value transatlantic fares. Voted Skytrax Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe and World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline 2018, Norwegian has quickly established itself as a leading transatlantic carrier from Dublin Airport. Norwegian is the only airline in Ireland to operate nonstop…
JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, has unveiled its latest special livery, which is dedicated to “La Isla del Encanto.” The Airbus 320 aircraft – tail N779JB – is named “Bluericua,” blending JetBlue’s brand with the affectionate name for people of Puerto Rican descent. This custom-designed livery is inspired by JetBlue’s admiration for Puerto Rico’s dynamic culture, stunning beauty and the passionate spirit of its community. Bluericua is a very public display reaffirming JetBlue’s commitment to Puerto Rico and takes the airline’s celebration of Puerto Rican culture to new heights. This special livery reminds those who see it of the reasons they should…
The Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center’s Board of Trustees recently announced promotions of two key members of its executive team, Andrew Parton and Jennifer Baxmeyer, due to remarkable leadership of a diverse and expanding team, meaningful transformation into a STEM education center, and continued growth and success by remaining relevant and community and customer-focused in a challenging market. The promotions support The Cradle of Aviation Museum’s commitment to becoming the leading center of aerospace and technology education through the preservation of museum artifacts, expanding educational opportunities towards the development of an innovative workforce for the region. Andrew Parton…
The Port Authority announced that it will launch a nationwide search for a new director of its Port Department to succeed Molly Campbell, who will leave her position on October 26 to become a 2019 University Fellow as part of Harvard University’s Advanced Leadership Initiative. Ms. Campbell joined the Port Authority on July 27, 2015 following a nearly 15-year career with the Port of Los Angeles, where she served as Deputy Executive Director responsible for the day-to-day administration at the nation’s busiest port complex. Immediately prior to joining the Port Authority, she served as Director of Financial Management Systems for…